DANCE Welcome to...
The Downers Grove School of
Dance!
...the Downers Grove School of Dance! The School has been created to bring a well-rounded yet affordable dance program to the Downers Grove community. The program is designed to meet the needs of the beginner and seasoned dancer from preschoolers to adults. Dance is exercise, a social gathering and an art form. Our goal is to provide a fun, safe and nurturing environment while sparking creativity in all of our dancers.
Our dance year encompasses three sessions: one 14 week fall session, one 19 week winter/spring session, and an 11 week summer session along with short dance intensives. The objective of the fall and winter/spring sessions is to prepare the students for a spring recital by focusing on both technique and combinations. Our very young dancers follow shorter session schedules.
Our schedule has been created to provide an opportunity for growth in the art form for all ages. While looking at the schedule please keep the following definitions in mind pertaining to the levels of classes: • Level I – Beginner – no previous experience • Level II – Beginner/Intermediate – 1-2 years previous experience
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Students may select and register for classes; however, the instructors may make appropriate changes in class placement if necessary. Participants must be the age specified within one week of the first day of the class. For questions regarding placement, please contact Allison Jacobs, Recreation Supervisor at 630.963.1300.
CLASS ATTIRE is ballet, jazz, hip hop or tap shoes depending on which class you are registered for. Leotard and tights and/or bike shorts and t-shirt are required.
PARENT-TOT DANCE is a class where parent and toddler can interact with other parents and tots through song and dance. The goal is to develop balance, increase body awareness, improve listening and gross motor skills and of course, have fun!
STORYBOOK BALLET is a class where basic ballet is combined with props, drama, and the magic of stories. Ballet shoes are required for this class.
CREATIVE MOVEMENT is a specially designed class for the young preschool age student. Age appropriate movement, music, socialization, ballet, jazz, tap, and performance skills will be introduced. Children gain confidence, rhythm, better coordination, balance and memory. Ballet shoes are required for this class.
KINDERDANCE is the ideal class for the kindergarten dancer. Students will learn ballet barre exercises, turns, jumps and center work. Basic tap sounds, rhythm steps and stylized movement will be introduced in this class. Both ballet and tap shoes are required for this class.
PRE-BALLET I & II Students will work on becoming familiar with the concept of left and right, following directions in a group, taking turns, moving across the floor, balancing and sequencing exercises and free expression to classical music. This class requires ballet shoes.
LAdult Ballet 16 & up
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RECITAL… All dance classes with the exception of the Parent/Tot, Creative Movement, and Storybook Ballet classes perform in the Spring Recital that will be presented on May 19.
PRE-BALLET/TAP is a combination of ballet and tap instruction.
BALLET/TAP is a combination class designed for students in grades 1st through 3rd. Students will learn ballet barre exercises, positions, and center work as well as basic tap skills, rhythm, and movement. Both ballet and tap shoes are required for this class.
BALLET/JAZZ is a combination class designed for students in grades 1st through 3rd. Students will learn ballet barre exercises, positions and center work as well as jazz style turns, leaps and body isolations. Only ballet shoes are needed for this class.
BALLET I & II students build upon the fundamentals learned in pre-ballet through barre work and developing combinations of several dance moves. Students become accustomed to learning both adagio and allegro combinations across the floor individually as well as performing together in the group. Beauty, grace and expression are the inspiration for our ballerinas! Ballet shoes are required for this class.
BALLET III is for the experienced dance student. It makes use of the full range of ballet movement to increase competence and stamina. Ballet shoes are required for this class.
earn movements with grace and beauty through ballet! Ballet is a fundamental dance form
that is a great way to stretch and exercise. This class is designed for new or returning students. Ballet shoes are required. No class March 26. Age:
Day Time
Location: Lincoln Center $R/NR
317523-01 1/9 - 3/5 M 7:30 - 8:30 pm $78/$117 317523-02 3/12 - 5/14 M 7:30 - 8:30 pm $78/$117
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www.dgparks.org l 630.963.1300
Instructor: Staff m/M 6/14 6/14
JAZZ/MODERN—Students will work on skills taught in ballet and jazz and combine them to develop expressive dance rhythms. Ballet and jazz shoes are required for this class.
JAZZ/HIP HOP—This combination class will bridge the gap between classical jazz and Hip Hop. Students work on strength, balance, isolations, groove and technique while dancing to today’s popular music. Hip Hop is a popular dance technique that mixes street moves and jazz.
LYRICAL - Lyrical tells a story through dance and combines classical ballet, modern and jazz technique. This class develops strength, flexibility and balance with a strong ballet base.
DANCE TECHNIQUE I & II Students focus on improving their technique and form through center work, barre exercises, and dance combinations. Pre-pointe is introduced. Ballet shoes are required for this class.
PRE-POINTE is a class that focuses on developing proper strength and alignment required for pointe.
Visit our website at
www.dgparks.org for more information about the Downers Grove School of Dance including instructor biographies and our new dance performance troupe.
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